TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The inaugural Intercollegiate Tennis Association(ITA) Division II Singles National Championship was a success for senior Simon Malis as he was crowned the National Champion.

THROUGH THE TOURNAMENT
R32:     [1] Simon Malis v. Georgie Day - 1-6, 6-3, 11-9
R16:     [1] Simon Malis v. Tim Andersson - 7-6(7-5), 7-6(7-3)
QF:      [1] Simon Malis v. Pablo Segura - 7-6(7-5), 6-4
SF:       [1] Simon Malis v. Bruno Sanchez - 6-4, 7-5
F:         [1] Simon Malis v. [7] Enrico Rosellini - 6-3 - 7-6(13-11)

THE SERVE
A historic fall season for Simon Malis continues as he became the programs first ITA DII National Singles Champion. The five day tournament saw Division II's elite compete in singles & doubles competition. To qualify for this prestigious tournament, each player had to finish as an ITA Division II Regional Champion or Finalist, or by receiving an at-large selection, which were determined and voted on by the ITA Operating Committee. Entering has the one seed, Malis' journey to the crown saw him face three nationally ranked opponents in the latter half of the tournament, No. 27 Pablo Segura, No. 34 Bruno Sanchez and No. 36 Enrico Rosellini. 

NOTABLES

• Simon Malis won the inaugural ITA DII Singles National Championship.
• Entering the tournament Malis was the highest seed and second highest ranked competitor.
• In his five matches, Malis only lost one set.
• The highest ranked opponent Malis defeated was No. 27 Pablo Segura.
• Malis elevates to 16-1 this fall.
• With a Intercollegiate Tennis Association World Tennis Number of 8.17, Malis entered the tournament with the sixth lowest number.
• Against Division II opponents, Malis is on a 23 match win streak.

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